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Carrier profile · USDOT 301860 · Updated 06/21/2026

BOOKS A MILLION

DBA AMERICAN WHOLESALE BOOK COMPANY

19 power unitsavg 7 yrMulti-region · 14 statesFLORENCE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
21Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(256) 718-8356Email dispatchbrowne@awbcinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 39 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageFatal crash on record
Operating authority38 yr active
since 1987
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo21.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

38 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 38-yr authority, 21% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is BOOKS A MILLION safe to work with?

Is BOOKS A MILLION safe to load? BOOKS A MILLION (USDOT 301860) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FLORENCE, AL, operating 19 power units and 32 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 44 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 21.4% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
BABOOKS A MILLION 88
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Frequently asked

What is BOOKS A MILLION's USDOT number?

BOOKS A MILLION's USDOT number is 301860.

Is BOOKS A MILLION authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, BOOKS A MILLION is active in the FMCSA register.

What is BOOKS A MILLION's safety record?

BOOKS A MILLION has a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 44 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is BOOKS A MILLION's fleet?

BOOKS A MILLION operates 19 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BOOKS A MILLION based?

BOOKS A MILLION is based in FLORENCE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.